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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/09
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the ongoing recovery efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian and announced that Operation Blue Roof, run by the Army Corps of Engineers, has installed the first Blue Roof in Fort Myers. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/08
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers Beach to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here. Governor DeSantis was...
State of Florida Announces Transitional Sheltering Program for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie announced that the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program has been activated by the State of Florida, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for impacted residents in Charlotte,...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Disaster Recovery Center Location in Collier County
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a new Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Collier County to help Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. This center brings the total number of Disaster Recovery Centers to four centers in three impacted counties. These centers are operated...
Senate President-Designate Passidomo and Secretary Harris Announce the Opening of Naples Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Disaster Recovery Center at Veteran's Community Park in Naples will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Today, Florida Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo and the Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/07
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Volusia and Osceola counties to give updates on recovery efforts and survey areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here. There...
Governor Ron DeSantis Urges Debris Removal Companies to Hire Locally, Highlights Economic Recovery Resources Available for Floridians
Recognizing the monumental effort that debris removal will be in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging all companies who support debris removal, including those involved in debris hauling, monitoring and solid-waste management, to hire displaced and employment-seeking Floridians, locally. Many...
Florida Department of Children and Families Requests Swift Approval of Innovative Approach to Disaster SNAP Benefits for Families
Today, Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve Florida's application for Disaster-SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits. The Department has included in its request innovative strategies that will allow...
Blue Roof Program Available for Floridians in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Collier, and DeSoto
Following Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated Operation Blue Roof to provide temporary blue tarp-like covering to help reduce further damage to property until permanent repairs can be made. This service is free to homeowners, and the initial sign-up period is set for 21...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Two Additional Disaster Recovery Centers
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that two additional Disaster Recovery Centers would be opening in Sarasota and Lee counties to help Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. These centers are operated by the Department of Economic Opportunity, in conjunction with more than 10...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Florida Licensing on Wheels Location to Help Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a fourth Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) location, operated by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, will open in Sarasota County on October 7th. The Sarasota County location is in addition to two FLOW locations in Lee County and...
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant Efforts to Restore Power in Lee County
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the significant efforts to restore power to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. To date, nearly 2.5 million accounts have been restored across the state, which represents 92% of accounts impacted by Hurricane Ian. This effort includes the complete rebuild...
